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Hire Power: Standing Out in Today's Crowded Marketplace

Employers across the country continue to struggle filling open positions so we are bringing you resources to address these challenges. Hire Power: Standing Out in Today's Crowded Marketplace is a five-part education series designed to provide immediate guidance and marketing strategies on key topics that stand in the way of your next hire. Sessions will help HR and marketing professionals strengthen their organization’s messaging, along with learning an approach designed to attract the right talent for their business.

This training will be held in-person at the Greater Akron Chamber and is available to you and your team at no cost. Join us and take your organization to the next level using targeted marketing strategies. More information on registration to come. Mark your calendars now for the following dates:



• Wednesday, September 20 | 8:30-10:00am
• Thursday, October 19 | 8:30-10:00am
• Friday, November 17 | 8:30am-10:00am
• Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 8:30-10:00am
• Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 8:30-10:00am

Heart to Heart Leadership Manager Training

Apprenticeships... Let's Learn Together

Registered Apprenticeships have been a critical workforce development strategy in many industries, and more recently, healthcare employers have started to explore apprenticeships as an effective way to address workforce challenges, improve job quality, and develop opportunities for career advancement. For healthcare employers who have not done so already, please take a moment to complete a brief survey and provide your feedback.

To all partners, save the date for our next Healthcare Sector Partnership meeting on Tuesday, August 22 at 10:00am to learn more about registered apprenticeship programs, including technical assistance available to support employers with the process, and hear from an employer who have gained success from offering apprenticeship in healthcare.

Nursing Updates and Resources

Employers who missed our last Healthcare HR meetup, don’t miss the next one on August 10th at 9:00am. Come as we continue to conversation regarding addressing the current nursing shortage and share resources on training programs and how to recruit potential talent.

Topics that have emerged this far include:



• Making Nursing attractive
• Employer and Training Program Flexibility
• Internal Pipelines- what currently exists.
• Testing Passage Rates and program preparation
• Retention and Recruitment Strategies
• Supports needed for training programs- hours, clinical sites,
• Entrance Requirements and Accreditation
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Funding supports for tuition

Here are a few articles on how others are addressing the shortage nationwide

• New UR program offers free, 1-year nursing degree amid nurse shortage | WXXI News
• New nursing program to address staffing shortage | wgrz.com
• Conn. launches nursing, social work higher education program | fox61.com

Partner Spotlights:

Akron Public Schools

The Healthcare Summer Camp ran for the second year and showcased a variety of healthcare careers to high school juniors and seniors at Akron Public Schools. Thank you to the following partners who helped to make the Healthcare Summer Camp a success:

• Akron Children's Hospital
• Kent State Twinsburg
• Summa Health
• Village of St Edwards
• Western Reserve Hospital



Click here for more highlights from the camp.

Summa and ASIA Inc

Kudos to Summa and ASIA Inc, for the second-year partnership! During this weeklong experience,10 youth ages 15-18 visited Summa to participate in hands on learning experience including nursing, cardiology, neurology and HR. ASIA Inc also provided mental health activities. This initiative helps to bridge the gap between the immigrant/refugee population and healthcare. Check out highlights here.

Project Learn

The next Project Learn English for Healthcare Professionals cohort will be held September 11- November 15. This contextualized curriculum helps non-native speakers learn medical terminology and earn CPR certifications. Click here for more information or contact Timothy Bailey at tbailey@projectlearnsummit.org.

University of Akron

The University of Akron will host virtual School of Nursing information sessions in August and September to highlight their undergraduate degrees. Click here to learn more about upcoming dates.

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